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Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Business Development Coordinator that will support and develop strategic Kroger relationships at the Corporate and Divisional levels. This leader must successfully identify, plan, and communicate proactively with Kroger General Office and Division teams to drive sales, distribution, and open developing/emerging markets. Key Responsibilities Build brand equity and profit, increasing the sales volume on all assigned brands under the Kroger umbrella. Help the Kroger customer selling team achieve assigned sales quota through the maintenance and expansion of distribution, merchandising and promotional activity for each assigned brands across the Kroger Enterprise. Build strategic partnerships with Kroger by integrating the Company's strategic initiatives with those of the customer. Identify opportunities to maintain and expand distribution on existing business and find unique opportunities for incremental sales and profit. Build strong cross functional partnerships internally, and consistently share best practices. Comply with all company policies, instructions, and directions for the fulfillment of company objectives and to maximize profits from sales. Be alert to competitive products and merchandising practices; keep management informed. Prepare weekly sales reports and expense reports as required. Prepare and submit special reports, acceptance of products, or competitive conditions, as may be requested by management or as observed in the marketplace. Ensure observance of safe work practices to include the immediate work area, visits to customer sites and operation of a vehicle used for company business. Requirements A bachelor's degree with a focus in business is preferred. 7+ years proven sales/admin experience in a related position within the consumer products goods industry with direct account responsibility; previous experience within the Kroger Corporate environment is preferred. Strong analytical/assessment skills Creative problem solving skills Strong communication skills Demonstrated leadership Solid financial acumen Category insights. External Recruitment Process Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started. Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours. Video Interview: Selected candidates will have an opportunity to participate in a video interview. Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring team to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture. Continuously Pursuing Excellence! Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our customers value selling, and our consumers love eating. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join us and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale! An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a focus in business, preferred. 9+ years proven sales experience in a related position within the consumer products goods industry with direc